(−)-α-Pinene
ALDRICH/W290203 - ≥97%, FCC, FG
Synonym: (1S)-(−)-α-Pinene; (1S,5S)
CAS Number: 7785-26-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H16
Molecular Weight: 136.23
EC Number: 232-077-3
MDL Number: MFCD00064145
Linear Formula: C10H16
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥97% |
≥97.0% (GC) | |
autoignition temp. | 491 °F |
biological source | Pinus spp. |
bp | 155-156 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.857 g/mL at 25 °C |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C10H16/c1-7-4-5-8-6-9( |
InChI key | GRWFGVWFFZKLTI-IUCAKERBSA |
mp | -64 °C (lit.) |
optical activity | [α]20/D −41°, neat |
organoleptic | camphoraceous; woody; pine |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
FDA 21 CFR 175.300 | |
FDA 21 CFR 175.320 | |
SMILES string | CC1=CCC2CC1C2(C)C |
vapor density | 4.7 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | ~3 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
General description: | (-)-α-Pinene is a volatile monoterpene mainly found in forest trees such as Eucalyptus sp., Pinus sp. and Quercus sp. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 20 kg in composite drum |
Packaging: | 8 kg in steel drum |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H226 - H302 - H304 - H315 - H317 - H410 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 + P331 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P302 + P352 |
Hazard Codes | Xi,N |
Risk Statements | 10-36/37/38-43-50 |
Safety Statements | 26-36/37-61 |
RIDADR | UN 2368 3 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 88.3 °F |
Flash Point(C) | 31.3 °C |
Purity | ≥97%; ≥97.0% (GC) |
bp | 155-156 °C (lit.) |
mp | -64 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.857 g/mL at 25 °C |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2902 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |